Martam - Rabdang, Gangtok

Martam is a village situated in the Rabdang subdivision of Gangtok district, Sikkim. It is located approximately 26 km from Gangtok and around 26 km from Gangtok. Martam Nazitam serves as the Gram Panchayat for Martam village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Martam is 261279. The village covers a total geographical area of 1013.46 hectares and falls under the 737134 pincode. Singtam is the nearest town, located about 7 km away.

Martam village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sabhapati serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Martam-rumtek Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Sikkim Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Martam

According to the 2011 Census, Martam village had a total population of 3,720 people, including 2,001 males and 1,719 females, living in 776 households. The sex ratio was 859 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 73.75%, with male literacy at 77.27% and female literacy at 69.61%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 303, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,359.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Martam

Martam is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Martam

Martam is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within >10 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Darjeeling, while the nearest airport is Bagdogra Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Singtam to Martam is about 7 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Gangtok to Martam is about 26 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Martam

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Martam village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Martam

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Martam village are given below:

FAQs about Martam